ERCOT Market

Cheryl Mele

ERCOT

Jeff Billo

ERCOT

Katie Coleman

THOMPSON & KNIGHT LLP

Clifton Karnei

BRAZOS ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE

Kip Fox

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION TEXAS

Ward Marshall

PATTERN DEVELOPMENT

Claudia Morrow

VISTRA ENERGY

Brad Parkhurst

OWENS CORNING

Julia Rathgeber

ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COMPANIES OF TEXAS

Mark Ruane

ERCOT

Jacob Steubing

RECURRENT ENERGY

Randa Stephenson

LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY

Brandon Wax

J.P. MORGAN

Brian Whitlatch

AEP ENERGY PARTNERS

Brandon Whittle

CALPINE

Troutman Sanders LLP

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The energy industry is a key vertical and center of excellence at Troutman Sanders. U.S. News has recognized us as a national, top-tier energy practice in the U.S. News-Best Lawyers, “Best Law Firms” edition, and our renewable energy practice has won nationwide recognition in the Chambers USA guides. We provide top legal advice to independent power producers, developers, and financial, utility, industrial and government clients in energy-related businesses in the U.S. and internationally. We have extensive transactional, financing and regulatory experience in the electric power (including renewable energy), natural gas and water industries. Our comprehensive understanding of the energy industry makes us a “go-to firm” for clients seeking counsel regarding all types of energy transactions.

Prisma Energy, LLC

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Prisma Energy provides battery energy storage systems in the U.S. and Canada designed around specific end-use applications through an innovative short-term operating lease structure. Our leased systems range from 250 kWh up to around 20 MWh. The lease is typically 5 years, and avoids the expenses associated with project finance. Our battery energy storage systems can deliver energy and services both in front and behind the meter.

CTC Global

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CTC Global Corporation, based in Irvine, California developed, tested and produces the composite core used in ACCC® bare overhead conductors. The ACCC conductor, produced in association with 22 international stranding partners including General Cable, Lamifil, Conduspar and others, leverages advanced carbon fiber technology to help improve the efficiency, capacity, reliability and resiliency of electric power grids worldwide. The ACCC conductor offers greater strength, higher capacity and lower line losses compared to any other bare overhead conductor on the market today. Line loss reductions range from 25 to 40% or more. Reduced line losses not only reduces fuel consumption and associated emissions, it also frees up generation capacity that is otherwise wasted. For more information visit our website or call +1(949)428-8500. To date over 40,000 km of ACCC has been deployed to more than 400 projects in 40 countries.

Mustang Cat

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Mustang Cat is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar in Southeast Texas.  Customers in a wide range of
industries which include oil and gas, construction, healthcare and marine partner with Mustang Cat for
industry-leading Caterpillar power systems and machinery solutions.  Our natural gas generator sets,
and controls solutions offer customers the ability to sense the loading requirements and regulate the
generator sets to potentially provide peak shaving capabilities. In addition, we can include a Microgrid
solution; energy storage and photovoltaic modules that complement our diesel and natural gas power
equipment. The company is also well-known for its customer service which includes rental and after-
sales parts and service support.  Mustang Cat also sells used power systems and machinery worldwide.
For more information visit www.mustangcat.com

Activu

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Activu makes any information visible, collaborative, and proactive for people tasked with monitoring critical operations. Our customers see, share, and respond to events in real time, with context, to improve incident response, decision-making, and management.

Activu software, control rooms, and services benefit the daily lives of billions of people around the globe. Founded in 1983 as the first U.S.-based company to develop video wall technology, more than 1,000 control rooms and command centers depend on Activu.

cPower

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CPower is a demand-side energy management company. We help our customers SAVE on energy costs, EARN revenue, meet their sustainability goals, and increase grid reliability. Our CPower team learns about the intricacies of our customers’ organizations. Then we create for them a CPoweredTM Strategy, consisting of the optimal combination of behind-the-meter program and implementation solutions to suit the specific needs of the customer.

Energiekontor

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Energiekontor has always had a clear vision for the future: a world where energy needs are provided solely by renewable energy sources.

Established in 1990, Energiekontor were one of the first companies to plan commercial wind farms in Germany. Since then we have grown to be one of Europe’s leading renewable energy providers having invested more than $2 billion in planning, constructing and operating 120 wind farms & 3 solar parks. We are also active in the United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Portugal and the United States of America.

In the Europe we have significant experience of agreeing corporate PPAs, having financed and built 7 wind farms where 100% of the output is now under contracts with large corporate off-takers. We now have a further 6 new projects available for corporate PPAs.

For more information contact – duncan.mcdermott@energiekontor.co.uk

Advanced Power Alliance

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Association of Electric Companies of Texas, Inc. (AECT)

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The Association of Electric Companies of Texas, Inc. (AECT) is a trade organization of electric companies in Texas. Organized in 1978, AECT provides a forum for member company representatives to exchange information about public policy, and to communicate with government officials and the public. AECT is an advocacy group composed of member companies committed to:

• Ensuring a modern, reliable infrastructure for the supply & delivery of electricity
• Supporting efficient competitive markets that are fair to customers and market participants
• Supporting consistent and predictable oversight and regulation that will promote investment and ensure the stability of Texas’ electric industry
• Promoting an economically strong and environmentally healthy future for Texas, including conservation and efficient use of available resources

AECT member companies remain dedicated to providing Texas customers with reliable service and are committed to the highest standards of integrity.

CleanTX

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The mission of CleanTX is to accelerate the growth of the cleantech industry in Texas through information exchange, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2006, CleanTX is the nonprofit economic development and professional association for cleantech in Central Texas, a $2.5 Billion industry that employs 20,000 individuals. The CleanTX community encompasses over 250 companies and an active ecosystem of entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and regional partners.

CleanTX supports cleantech innovation and adoption by: (1) Providing avenues for networking, education, and information exchange among industry and community stakeholders; (2) Facilitating strategic partnerships to launch forward-looking economic development initiatives; and (3) Promoting the growth of the cleantech industry in Texas through increased visibility, thought leadership, access to talent, and connections to local, state and national leaders. Join the CleanTX community.

EDF

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Texas Coalition for Affordable Power

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Texas Energy Managers Association

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Texas Interfaith Power & Light

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Texas Solar Energy Society

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Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute at the University of Texas San Antonio

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TREIA – Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance

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TREIA’s Mission is to modernize the power grid to advance renewable energy integration through industry collaboration and strategic alliances. Our Vision is to achieve 50% renewable energy in Texas by 2030.

Founded almost 35 years ago, TREIA’s network of project developers, corporations, financial institution end-users, utilities, manufacturers, service providers, academia and government leaders work to scale renewable energy, grow the local economy, and create jobs. Industry stakeholders are involved in solar, wind, biomass, biofuel, energy efficiency, geothermal, hydro, ocean, and energy storage. TREIA’s platform allows members to connect through quality conferences, cutting-edge webinars, informative luncheon presentations, in-person events, and timely alerts.

In 2015, after the development renewable technologies reached a tipping point and ignited the biggest
transformation in the history of the electric industry, TREIA founded the first annual GridNEXT
Conference, where industry leaders come to learn, connect, and innovate about the latest energy trends
and developments. GridNEXT 2018 is scheduled for October 21-23 in Georgetown, Texas.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) provides unique analysis, tools and data for decision makers driving change in the energy system. BNEF has 200 staff based in 14 offices around the world. BNEF’s sectoral products provide financial, economic and policy analysis, as well as news and the world’s most comprehensive database of assets, investments, companies and equipment in the clean energy space. BNEF’s regional products provide a comprehensive view on the transformation of the energy system by region.

Recharge News

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RTO Insider

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RTO Insider™ is your eyes and ears on the organized electric markets, putting you “inside the room” at PJM Interconnection, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE and SPP. We provide independent, objective coverage and analysis of the wholesale electric industry’s markets and policymaking, saving you time and ensuring you don’t miss the issues most important to your interests.

Features include:

• Coverage of key RTO/ISO committee, subcommittee and task force meetings. We’ll be there when you can’t.
• Coverage of news events impacting the industry throughout the 35 states managed by the RTOs/ISOs.
• Coverage of state and federal regulatory (FERC, EPA) & legislative news affecting RTO/ISO stakeholders.
• Issue Briefs: Concise summaries of major issues (e.g., Order 1000, EPA’s 111(d) rule).

What RTO Insider isn’t: We are not advocates or representatives. You can trust that our coverage will not be slanted to the interests of any member or membership sector.

What RTO Insider is: A source for both the big picture (e.g. analyses of major FERC rulings and RTO stakeholder developments) and the details (why is Manual 28 being changed and what does that mean to me?)